Stourhead

A really beautiful lake to walk around. It is well worth spending time taking in the beauty of the place. Owned by the National Trust. We hoped to just visit the gardens but there is only one fee, for house and gardens which I thought was quite expensive.

Lovely walk around a lake. Easy access and nice views. Busier than expected at October half term. Good setting off point for other walks outside the grounds of Stourhead house. Large car park, pub (check opening times), farm shop.

I love Stourhead, and the Christmas lights trail is one of the highlights of our year for my mum and I. The whole experience is just magical and the design and thought that goes into the displays is incredible. Visiting during the day is wonderful too and I love the walk around the lake with the views over the water.

We visited Stourhead for their Christmas trail. It was an absolute delight. The trails are very well maintained. There wasn’t as much of a booming crowd like some other trails have, which was a bonus for us. It felt like a hidden gem for Christmas. Practically no queue for the entrance and food vendors set up outside. There isn’t a Christmas market other than the site shop. Very nice for adults that want a peaceful stroll through beautiful lights.

Visited here for the Christmas lights. They were nice but nothing amazing. Very dark in places and uneven surfaces/slopes which was a little tricky for our partially sighted guest. Parking was well managed. Stopped for a hot chocolate in the pub which was lovely. Overall an enjoyable evening but not one that I would rush back to.

The Christmas lights trail was very good. A nice festive feel to it all & enhanced by having the music along with the lights. It would be nice if members had a discount on the price, but we enjoyed it all the same.

One of the most beautiful places ive visited recently, the architecture and the scenery is just amazing, absolutely perfect for a family to visit or walk the dog . Stourhead estate on the Wiltshire-Somerset border is the perfect day out for everyone. A breathtaking 18th century landscape garden with lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples is only the beginning. You can also visit Stourhead House, a Palladian mansion with a fantastic regency library and beautiful art collection. Then why not climb the 205 steps to the top of King Alfred's Tower, an amazing red-brick folly, for vistas over Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, or explore one of our Iron Age hill forts.

We went on a weekend in October and there were queues to get in, but once on the grounds it didn't feel too busy at all. The autumnal colours made made the scenery all that more stunning. If you don't want to grab a sit down meal before or after your walk, I'd recommend packing a picnic

Beautiful gardens grounds and the house was ok but £19 is a bit steep. Nice area for a walk and scenery for photos

This is a brilliant National Trust place located 30-40 miles away from Bristol. The gardens were interesting, and so was the house, but not all furniture was original. It is a great day out for the kids and they sold delicious raspberry ripple icecream! I would definitely visit this location again, and I'd recommend this to Warminster residents or tourists

The best National Trust property in the South West for sure. Absolutely breathtaking. Love it!

Stourhead is a great National Trust property and one in which you could happily spend the day. It's one of the few trust properties with a pub. say no more! The house is not the reason you visit Stourhead (althought the collection of Chippendale (furniture, not men) might appeal), it is the gardens that will entice you. Set out in the mid 18th Century the gardens are an absolute delight set around a magnificent lake. As you explore expect to find follies and hidden wonders. The planting is varied and some unusual specimens can be found amongst more usual planting. If you fancy a long walk (or a drive) then King Alfred's tower is worth a visit. Climb to the top of this triangular tower to get a view of three counties!

Huge with very impressive gardens. Will wear a child out nicely, and they will have a great time exploring. Every so often you come accross a temple or building to explore. Bring drinks and food, expect usual national trust prices.

Delightful National Trust property with house and gardens open to the public. We visited in autumn and the colours of the mature wooded gardens around the lake were absolutely stunning. A full circuit around the gardens is a bit hilly, so beware if you are pushing a buggy or wheelchair. There are some great follies with exciting grottos and water features for your toddlers to enjoy. The tearoom is up to National Trust standards - friendly and good quality, although not exactly cheap.

Delightful The only national trust property I have found with a pub at the end of it, so a reward for a long walk. If I was a millionaire in the 18th century I would have copied this garden exactly

Beautiful Gardens set around a central lake. Worth visiting any time of the year with interesting monuments scattered around. I thought he National Trust tea rooms were a touch expensive so on later trips have gone to the pub on the grounds for a bite to eat. Lovely place, just a shame it belongs to the National Trust..

This National Trust property and garden is a very good day out for the family. I would recommend wearing a pair of walking boots and talking a walk around this place's huge and varied gardens, I particularly liked the summer house style places at the far end of the lake. Old country houses aren't my sort of thing but I was assured by the person I went with that it was a good example. Allow plenty of time and make sure you visit the pub on the estate and the organic food shop on the way out. All in all a good day out